godolim & n’siot

PresidentsAZA: Godol | BBG: N'siah

Meet your International Counterparts:

When we say it's our turn, we're talking about all of us. Ready to move?

When we need to mobilize our Movement, we'll be looking to all of you. Whether we are recruiting for summer programs, raising money for the International Service Fund (ISF), standing up for the change we wish to see in this world, or anything else, we'll be in it together and will need your help. Yes, you! AZA and BBG are best when we're fired up and ready to move.

Our Priorities

We're taking a year off before college to strengthen BBYO around the world. Here's what we're focused on for the Movement this year.

Increase AZA Engagement

Since our founding 95 years ago AZA has been the Jewish fraternity providing a safe home to Jewish young men, and this year we’re seeking new ways to engage more Alephs

Increase Brand Awareness

This year, we’ll be meeting with philanthropists, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and community leaders around the world to increase the visibility and opportunities our Movement provides.

Celebrate AZA and BBG's Anniversaries

In celebrating 75 years of BBG and 95 years of AZA, we will be strengthening the rituals and traditions we practice to embrace a renewed sense of brotherhood and sisterhood worldwide.

Foster and Develop BBYO Communities

Throughout our travels, we’re looking forward to strengthening our existing BBYO communities and finding new places where BBYO can make an impact on Jewish teens worldwide.

Presidential Picks: Top Tools

From leading a meeting to evaluating the health of chapters to supporting your team, we want to ensure you're ready for it all. Below are our seasonal picks to kick off the year. Of course, this is just the start, for lots more explore the toolbox. If you're looking to really deepen your skills as a Godol or N'siah, explore the Ritual and Operations priority hubs.

Toolbox

Action planning is a process that focuses your ideas and determines what steps you need to take to achieve your goals. Review the steps of action planning to see what should happen after you set a goal with your board.

The BBYO Code of Conduct is designed with the health, safety and well-being of teens, staff, advisors and participants in mind. By being a member of AZA and BBG, you have committed to abiding by the rules of the Code of Conduct.

Use this script when putting together your States Ceremony at any level of AZA and BBG. A States Ceremony is an opportunity for the Godol and/or N'siah to share wins and visions for the future about their community.

Writing legislation and passing motions and resolutions are a powerful tool that Alephs and BBGs have to call for and chart plans to enact change in their local and BBYO communities, celebrate achievements, and share best practices and visions. Learn how you can write a motion.

In all business meetings, the Godol or N'siah (or chair) will lead the community in opening or closing rituals. These rituals have been recited at every business meeting since the beginning of our Orders. These rituals are at the front of any Red or Blue Book, but utilize these if you need to print off extra copies.

Our Order is a democratic one. We're member-led and practice "parli-pro." And while we don't always agree, there is a way to dissent with order and respect to our brothers and sisters, and the process.

AZA and BBG have a rich history. It's important that our new members are educated about where our Orders have been and how we have impacted the world. Current Alephs and BBGs should feel a part of this story.

The Executive “Exec” Board is made up of all elected chapter officers, committees, and chairpeople. Its job is ensure the chapter is healthy and operating at full capacity. Learn more about how the board works.

#BBYOWins 🏆

You're changing the world. You're making a difference in thousands of teens' lives. We're cheering you on. Post on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #BBYOWins and we'll feature our favorites right here for the world to see.

Miami

Miami has sold out their kickoff and started a waiting list.

North Star

North Star AZA is electing their first chapter board in years this weekend.

Balkans

Balkans board is meeting in Zagreb to establish their goals for the year.

Keep up with Ethan and Emily

About Us

The Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) are a fraternity and sorority for Jewish teens—together, we are BBYO. Since our founding in 1924 (AZA) and 1944 (BBG), we have been member-led. Our priorities and programs reflect the interests and issues that matter most to us. Our pursuits are as diverse as our participants.

AZA and BBG welcome Jewish teens of all backgrounds, denominational affiliation, gender, sexual orientations, and socio-economic status as well as those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities.